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Jenny Wright's avatar

Old fashioned is good!

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Harriet Speer's avatar

I love these tried and tried different ways stories to success. Thank you Janisse!

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Janisse Ray's avatar

Also, Harriet, the Internet has opened up a lot of new ways. There's a lot that's bad about a virtual life, but it has made lots of things better.

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Dottie Turner Leatherwood's avatar

This post made me smile. It sounds like your dad and mine were cut from the same cloth. ❤️

Can’t wait for the book!

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Janisse Ray's avatar

I'd like to hear more about YOUR dad!

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Becki Clifton's avatar

I love the pride your dad had in you & your work. He was your biggest fan. My daddy was like that too & probably what I miss the most about him. Being a little girl from podunkville whose family was rife with mental illness & bootleggers, having a proud daddy can help build your confidence & self-esteem immensely. Something all little girls need to survive this (sometimes) cruel world.

I’m thankful for your dad & all that you give to the writing world. You’re a world treasure, Janisse! Can’t wait to read your latest gift to the world.

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Janisse Ray's avatar

Bootleggers unite!!!

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Ronda S Bard's avatar

Hey, two of your Portland fans were among the first three likes!

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Janisse Ray's avatar

Thank you, Portland!!!

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Julia McSherry's avatar

Love this strategy, love your trying kickstarter, and can't wait to get my copy of the book!

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Janisse Ray's avatar

Yay. Thank you for this, Julia. Let's see how it works.

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Julie Tennis's avatar

Here's my two-cents as a consumer on Kickstarter: It gave me the impression I was helping you personally, rather than giving money to a retailer (like Amazon). Even if I ended up not liking your book (which hasn't been the case), I still felt like I was helping a fellow writer. And there's the excitement of watching the pledges accumulate and make it to the point where we know it's a go. <3

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